In the first in what are anticipated to be multiple Congressional hearings to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial Services Committee has scheduled to convene a markup on The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 on Tuesday, March 26th. Thousands of state-licensed and regulated businesses lack access […]

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. All three women are longtime West Coast cannabis advocates. Madeline Martinez is the executive director of Oregon NORML […]

A.1617, the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), has been re-introduced this legislative session. The bill would legalize the adult possession, use, and regulated sale of marijuana. Over the past twenty years, many New Yorkers have been negatively affected by the harms of prohibition in New York. With people of […]

A bill to provide federal protection for banks serving state-legal marijuana businesses is scheduled for markup by a congressional committee next week, a notable development for cannabis banking legislation. Maxine Waters, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, announced that her group will mark up the SAFE Banking Act on […]

Amyris, a California-based company focused on wellness products, said it has closed a deal potentially worth $300 million with biotech startup Lavvan to research and develop synthetic cannabinoids. The move follows that of Canada’s Cronos Group inking a $122 million deal with Boston-based Ginkgo Bioworks last September to produce lab-grown cannabinoids. […]

Financially troubled cannabis firm Ascent Industries has agreed to sell its Canadian assets for a cash amount that will be disclosed only after the Supreme Court of British Columbia has signed off on the transaction. Ascent was granted creditor protection in early March to address liquidity issues after its cultivation […]

Chicago-based Grassroots said it completed a $90 million capital raise designed to expand the company’s footprint and operations. Grassroots, a vertically integrated cannabis company that operates in 11 states, said in a news release it will use the funds to: Expand cultivation facilities in Illinois, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Build out […]

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A coalition of major civil rights organizations, labor unions and other groups is calling on Congress to completely remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and divert revenue to communities that have been harmed by the enforcement of cannabis prohibition. “Pass legislation de-scheduling marijuana with racial equity and justice […]

President Donald Trump is threatening to shut down the government if Democrats refuse billions of dollars in funding for a border wall — but the consequences of that action would extend far beyond border security. WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump threatens gov’t shutdown in heated meeting with Dem leaders over border […]

Elon Musk got himself into a bit of trouble after smoking marijuana during an appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast in September 2018. The move reportedly led to NASA launching an investigation into his company SpaceX’s “workplace safety” and “adherence to a drug-free environment.” But now, in a new interview 60 […]

Lawmakers in South Carolina are currently considering a new bill that would legalize medical marijuana. So far, the bill has seen support both among legislators and the general public. And now, the bill has formally received support from a potentially important social group. This week, a group of leaders from […]

The New Jersey Senate and Assembly are due to vote on a bill that would make recreational cannabis legal in the state next Monday. Will it pass? At this point, it’s anyone’s guess. Here’s what we know: Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Stephen Sweeney, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin have […]

For the second time in a month, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador met with a group of evangelical pastors to discuss a plan that would give the religious organization access to radio and TV channels to promote Christian morality, including a “say no to drugs” campaign, reports Mexican newspaper […]

Civic leaders in the borough of Steelton, Pennsylvania unanimously passed an ordinance to decriminalize possession of small quantities of marijuana on Tuesday evening. At a special meeting called to considerer the proposal, members of the borough council voted 5-0 to remove criminal penalties for first-time offenders possessing less than 30 […]

When I got mine after shoulder surgery, it reduced my pain and my opioid intake. Here’s a 5-step guide to getting yours. The post Here’s How to Get a New York Medical Marijuana Card appeared first on Leafly. Go to OG News Source Author: Stacy Pershall {authorlink}

In 2003, the American government arrested several glass artists for creating pieces for smoking cannabis. Today, functional glass can be a form of high art. Hear the story of the most influential glass artists and the journey their passion has taken them. The post 11 Glass Artists Who Changed the […]

The bill envisions a robust social equity program, a pathway for small businesses to engage in the industry, and even an eco-conscious vape pen recycling program. The post Unlimited Licenses? Pennsylvania Legalization Bill Charts a Bold New Plan appeared first on Leafly. Go to OG News Source Author: Max Savage […]

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Lawmakers in South Carolina are currently considering a new bill that would legalize medical marijuana. So far, the bill has seen support both among legislators and the general public. And now, the bill has formally received support from a potentially important social group. This week, a group of leaders from […]

Central Cannabis faces steep fines if it fails to meet the provincially-imposed deadline. The drywall is up, cabinets are about to go in, the majority of staff is hired, and in less than two weeks, London’s first legal cannabis retail store will open for business. The store is among seven […]

Recreational cannabis sales are one step closer to reaching Victoria’s storefronts as one prospective retailer says it has now earned provincial approval to operate. The Original Farm retailer says the province has approved its application to open two stores at 1402 Douglas St. and 3055A Scott St. But before the […]

The New Jersey Senate and Assembly are due to vote on a bill that would make recreational cannabis legal in the state next Monday. Will it pass? At this point, it’s anyone’s guess. Here’s what we know: Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Stephen Sweeney, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin have […]

For the second time in a month, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador met with a group of evangelical pastors to discuss a plan that would give the religious organization access to radio and TV channels to promote Christian morality, including a “say no to drugs” campaign, reports Mexican newspaper […]

Civic leaders in the borough of Steelton, Pennsylvania unanimously passed an ordinance to decriminalize possession of small quantities of marijuana on Tuesday evening. At a special meeting called to considerer the proposal, members of the borough council voted 5-0 to remove criminal penalties for first-time offenders possessing less than 30 […]

What patterns of cannabis use are the most likely to increase someone’s chances of developing psychosis? That’s the question a team of U.K. researchers set out to answer using data from 901 first-episode psychosis patients across Europe and Brazil. The results of their analysis, published Tuesday in The Lancet, describe a […]